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BBL|14 2024-25 - 42nd Match (Knockout) - Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars - Cricket Match Predictions: 22nd January 2025

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Cricket Predictions for the Big Bash League, 42nd Match (Knockout) - Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, which will be played on the 22nd of January at the Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney.

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42nd Match (Knockout) - Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars (Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney)


Current Form Sydney Thunder:


Sydney Thunder finished at the 3rd position on points table with 5 wins and 3 losses to their credit and they will now feature in the Eliminator Match against Melbourne Stars.

The top run scorer for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League is David Warner with 346 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League is Chris Green with 11 scalps under his belt.

The previous match of Sydney Thunder against Sydney Sixers was cancelled due to rain. However, in their last BBL outing, Sydney Thunder won against Perth Scorchers by a huge margin of 61 runs.

Sydney Thunder batted first and they posted an ordinary total of 158 for 7 in 20 overs. The pitch was really a difficult one to bat on and Sydney Thunder were reduced to 75 for 5 in the 13th over. Only Sam Konstas and Tom Andrews batted with all their heart. Konstas made 53 runs in the top order while Andrews smashed 37 runs off just 13 balls in the lower order to help Sydney Thunder get to a competitive total of 158 in their innings.

During the chase, Perth Scorchers lost their way right from the word go and they were reduced to 63 for 6 in the 10th over. They couldn't really make a comeback after that. Chris Green picked up 3 wickets for Sydney Thunder as they managed to bowl Perth Scorchers out for just 97, winning the game by 61 runs.


Current Form Melbourne Stars:

Melbourne Stars finished at the 4th position on points table with 5 wins and 5 losses to their credit and they have proceeded to the Eliminators, where they will face Sydney Thunder.

The top run scorer for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League is Glenn Maxwell with 297 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League is Mark Steketee with 15 scalps under his belt.


Melbourne Stars have won their previous match against Hobart Hurricanes by 40 runs.

Melbourne Stars batted first and they posted a total of 219 for 5 in 20 overs. Sam Harper and Tom Fraser Rogers failed to impress but Beau Webster and Marcus Stoinis had their backs. Stoinis got out after scoring 32 runs off 19 balls while Webster went on to make 51 runs. Glenn Maxwell also showcased his power hitting prowess as he smashed 76 runs off just 32 balls to help Melbourne Stars get to a massive total of 219 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Hobart Hurricanes lost Charlie Wakim and Caleb Jewell early on in the innings. Mitchell Owen was the lone warrior at the top of the order, scoring 38 runs off 17 balls, hitting 3 fours and 3 sixes. Once he got out, all the hopes for a successful chase vanished. Mark Steketee picked up 4 wickets as Hobart Hurricanes were bowled out for 179, losing the match by 40 runs.

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Let’s have a look at the squads:

Melbourne Stars: 
Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Tom Curran (England), Ben Duckett (England), Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Jon Merlo, Usama Mir (Pakistan), Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Doug Warren, Beau Webster

Sydney Thunder: Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (England), Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand), Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies), William Salzmann, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss?
 – Melbourne Stars

Who will win?- Melbourne Stars

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Sam Billings (Sydney Thunder), Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Nathan McAndrew (Sydney Thunder), Mark Steketee (Melbourne Stars)

Most Sixes –  Sam Billings (Sydney Thunder), Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars)

Player of the Match- Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars)

Team Scores Batting first – Melbourne Stars 175+, Sydney Thunder 165+

Match Handicap: Melbourne Stars



*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.


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